2-Palmitoyl-rac-glycerol

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  • CAT Number: R047344
  • CAS Number: 23470-00-0
  • Molecular Formula: C19H38O4
  • Molecular Weight: 330.50
  • Purity: ≥95%
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2-Palmitoyl-rac-glycerol(Cat No.:R047344)is a monoacylglycerol derived from glycerol and palmitic acid, featuring a palmitoyl group esterified at the 2-position of the glycerol backbone. This compound is commonly used in biochemical and pharmaceutical research, particularly in studies involving lipid metabolism, signaling pathways, and the development of lipid-based drug delivery systems. It serves as an important intermediate in the synthesis of more complex lipids and as a model compound for studying the behavior of lipids in biological membranes. Its high purity ensures reliable results in advanced research and analytical applications.


Catalog Number R047344
CAS Number 23470-00-0
Synonyms

Hexadecanoic Acid 2-Hydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)ethyl Ester; 2-Hexadecanoyl Glycerol; 2-Monohexadecanoylglycerol; 2-Monopalmitin; 2-Monopalmitoyl-sn-glycerol; 2-Monopalmitoylglycerol; 2-Palmitoylglycerol; Glycerol-β-palmitate; Palmitic Acid β-monoglycer

Molecular Formula C19H38O4
Purity ≥95%
Target Neuronal Signaling
IUPAC Name 1,3-dihydroxypropan-2-yl hexadecanoate
InChI InChI=1S/C19H38O4/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-19(22)23-18(16-20)17-21/h18,20-21H,2-17H2,1H3
InChIKey BBNYCLAREVXOSG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OC(CO)CO

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